New military service option for women launched

YEREVAN, AUGUST 29, ARMENPRESS. The Ministry of Defense of Armenia announced on August 29 that applications are open to women who want to join the military for the new service option.

In June, parliament approved a bill enabling women aged 18-27 to voluntarily join the military for a 6-month service.

The recruits will serve in the training military bases.

Servicemembers will receive a 1,000,000 AMD remuneration upon completion of the 6-month service. After completing the term, recruits will have the voluntary option of renewing their contract for another 5 years under the Homeland Defender contract service option.